Apr 30, 2026 | Education, STEM
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, the United States responded by investing in rocketry and education. As evidenced by the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958, science, mathematics and foreign languages quickly became national priorities....
Apr 30, 2026 | Data Centers, Michigan, Water
The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) approved a 12‑month halt on new water and sewer service commitments to hyperscale and mid-size data centers, AI computing facilities, and high-performance computational centers. This decision, requested by Ypsilanti...
Apr 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Mobility, Robots
LG Electronics and Nvidia are in discussions over a potential partnership focused on robotics, AI data centres, and mobility technologies, signalling how traditional consumer electronics companies are increasingly moving deeper into artificial intelligence...
Apr 30, 2026 | Automation, Featured, Manufacturing
For years, companies across industries have relied on people to bridge gaps between systems, processes and inefficiencies. That model is breaking. Recent U.S. workforce data tells the story behind this shift. The country still faces millions of open roles, with...
Apr 30, 2026 | Satellites, Space
Asteroid Apophis is set to whisk by Earth in 2029 and serve as a wake-up call for getting our planetary defense act together. Astronomers have shown that the huge chunk of extraterrestrial real estate will not hit Earth in 2029, but will come closer to...
Apr 30, 2026 | Auto Industry, Featured, Tariffs, US Economy
Tariffs, wars, spiking fuel costs, and no more tax incentives for EVs. The world is a dynamic mess for automakers. For GM, the way forward rides on two important pillars: full-size trucks and digital services such as Super Cruise. That was the message from GM Chairman...
Apr 30, 2026 | Energy, Events, Solar
The upcoming Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 conference in Austin will focus on real U.S. solar manufacturing progress, shifting attention from capacity announcements to actual production, costs, yields, and technology choices across the full value chain. It will also...
Apr 30, 2026 | Detroit, Featured, Sustainability
On April 23, 2026, many sustainability leaders joined Detroit’s Mayor’s Office of Mobility Innovation to celebrate zero emission technology and the winners of the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Sustainable Cities Challenge at Eastern Market. The challenge focused...
Apr 30, 2026 | Detroit, Education, Engineering, Featured
During our visit to Wayne State University in Detroit, Cindy Polakowski and John Petty met with engineering students Harishitha Mummidivarapu, Aditi Roy, and Shareen El-Saghir, members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Video filmed and edited by...
Apr 29, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing
Jackson College will partner with Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to present a free event examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the manufacturing sector. ReMaking Michigan 2026: The Next Era of Manufacturing will take place Friday, May 8, from...
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